Local or Online Guitar Instruction
About Michael
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Michael studied Classical guitar at the Santa Monica College with Arnold Lessing, and eventually was asked to become his assistant instructor teaching in the guitar program. He also played lead guitar with bands in the Los Angeles, California music scene for many years. He will teach you by focusing on technique, how to practice, song learning, creative conditioning, rhythm & lead techniques, music theory, ear training and music reading.
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Michael is a songwriter, and is extremely knowledgeable in composition. If you want to learn your favorite songs, and sound like your favorite guitarist, Michael is your man for guitar lessons! He is a wonderful teacher, who can take you to levels of guitar playing that you thought you’d never get to.
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Michael has instructed Grammy award winning artists, played with several groups nationwide, and has recorded as a studio musician. He has worked on collaborative efforts with several national artists, and brings 34 years of guitar instruction experience. Michael was a staff instructor at Ye Olde Guitar Shoppe in Urbandale, Ia for 30 years, and is currently on staff at The Harris Conservatory of Music in Plymouth, MI.
Classical Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Ensemble
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Having studied under the likes of Paul Gilbert, Chistopher Parkening, Christian Saggese, Matt Palmer, John Sutherland, David Brandon, Paul Wilson, and Willie Shay, Michael has accumulated nearly 30 years of music education, developing a background that is richly diverse, and specializing in rock and classical music. Bring your Electric or Acoustic Guitar; instructing in many different styles, he will focus on your short and long-term goals, and basically create your own personal course of guitar instruction through published books, high quality transcriptions for song learning, as well as his own masterclass workshops. A comfortable, relaxed, yet encouraging experience can be expected from him online using Skype, in your own wonderful learning environment or from anywhere.
I’d love to hear from you!
Michael Curry Guitar Lessons, Canton/Plymouth, MI 48188, (515)639-8454